Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jun Dang | Analytical Chemistry | Analytical Chemistry Award
Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
👨🎓Profiles
🏫 Early Academic Pursuits
He pursued his passion for natural product chemistry and Tibetan medicine during his formative academic years. His early work focused on exploring the unique biodiversity of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, setting the foundation for his lifelong dedication to the chemical biology of natural products. His advanced studies led him to a role as a master’s advisor and eventually to his appointment as an associate researcher at the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
💼 Professional Endeavors
He currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Qinghai Provincial Key Laboratory of Tibetan Medicine Research. He is an active member of the Ethnic Medicine Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association and a Director of the Qinghai Pharmaceutical Association. Recognized for his contributions to natural sciences, he has been inducted into prestigious programs, including the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Qinghai Province’s Kunlun Talents∙High-End Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents Program.
🌟 Contributions and Research Focus
He specializes in the accurate discovery of functional components from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's unique biological resources. His innovative methods target protein agonists or inhibitors, elucidating molecular mechanisms for disease intervention. Through these pioneering studies, he bridges chemical biology with practical health applications, enriching the field with novel approaches to isolating and purifying bioactive compounds.
🌍 Impact and Influence
With 47 SCI-indexed publications and 26 granted Chinese national invention patents, Dr. Dang’s research has profoundly impacted both academia and industry. His 1150 citations, averaging 15.13 citations per article, highlight the relevance of his work. Additionally, his leadership in enterprise projects demonstrates a strong connection between scientific discovery and economic benefit, advancing pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
📚 Academic Cites and Publications
His academic contributions include 76 publications, of which 47 are SCI-indexed papers authored or co-authored as the first or corresponding author. These articles span innovative discoveries in bioactive compounds, contributing significantly to chemical biology and natural product research. He also served as the lead editor for a special issue on bioactive compounds and their molecular mechanisms against diseases.
🛠️ Technical Skills
His expertise encompasses advanced techniques in natural product chemistry, protein expression, and molecular biology. He has mastered isolating bioactive compounds and identifying their therapeutic targets, applying enzymatic, cellular, and animal model evaluations to ensure robust results.
👨🏫 Teaching and Mentorship
As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Dang has guided numerous master’s students, fostering the next generation of researchers in natural product chemistry and Tibetan medicine. His leadership extends beyond academia, where he collaborates with national and international researchers, amplifying the reach of his mentorship.
🎯 Legacy and Future Contributions
He envisions a future where the rich biodiversity of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is harnessed to solve global health challenges. By focusing on molecular mechanisms of disease intervention, he aims to create impactful, sustainable solutions in pharmaceuticals and natural medicine. His innovative methods and collaborative efforts ensure that his legacy will inspire ongoing advancements in chemical biology and natural product research.
📖Notable Publications
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Practically complementary size exclusion chromatography and reversed-phase liquid chromatography for the preparative separation of structurally similar flavone-C-glycosides
- Authors: Dang, J., Lv, Y., Abd. El-Aty, A.M., Li, G.
- Journal: Journal of Chromatography A
- Year: 2025
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Isolation of highly polar galloyl glucoside tautomers from Saxifraga tangutica through preparative chromatography and assessment of their in vitro antioxidant activity
- Authors: Tong, Y., Chu, M., Zhou, J., Abd El-Aty, A.M., Dang, J.
- Journal: BMC Chemistry
- Year: 2024
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Innovative orthogonal two-dimensional reversed-phase liquid chromatography × supercritical fluid chromatography with a phenyl/tetrazole stationary phase for the preparative isolation of diarylheptanoids
- Authors: Dang, J., Tong, Y., Wang, Q., Li, G., Abd El-Aty, A.M.
- Journal: Journal of Chromatography A
- Year: 2024
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Protection against myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury in mice by 3-caffeoylquinic acid isomers isolated from Saxifraga tangutica
- Authors: Tong, Y., Li, G., Shi, X., Abd El-Aty, A.M., Dang, J.
- Journal: RSC Advances
- Year: 2024
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Impact of Preparative Isolation of C-Glycosylflavones Derived from Dianthus superbus on In Vitro Glucose Metabolism
- Authors: Lin, Z., Zhou, X., Yuan, C., Dang, J., Li, G.
- Journal: Molecules
- Year: 2024
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An Integrated Strategy for Investigating Antioxidants from Ribes himalense Royle ex Decne and Their Potential Target Proteins
- Authors: Liu, C., Lei, Y., Liu, Y., Dang, J., Wu, M.
- Journal: Antioxidants
- Year: 2023
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Medium- and High-Pressure Integrated Chromatographic Strategies for the Isolation and Purification of Free Radical Inhibitors from Dracocephalum heterophyllum
- Authors: Lv, Y., Wang, Z., Wang, Q., Dang, J.
- Journal: Separations
- Year: 2022
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Preparative isolation of antioxidative furanocoumarins from Dracocephalum heterophyllum and their potential action target
- Authors: Lv, Y., Li, C., Wang, Z., Li, G., Dang, J.
- Journal: Journal of Separation Science
- Year: 2022
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Integrated chromatographic approach for the discovery of gingerol antioxidants from Dracocephalum heterophyllum and their potential targets
- Authors: Dang, J., Lv, Y., Li, C., Li, G., Wang, Q.
- Journal: Analytical Methods
- Year: 2022
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Ethyl Acetate Extract of Dracocephalum heterophyllum Benth Ameliorates Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis and Fibrosis via Regulating Bile Acid Metabolism, Oxidative Stress and Inhibiting Inflammation
- Authors: Fang, Y., Sun, D., Li, G., Wang, Q., Dang, J.
- Journal: Separations
- Year: 2022